new single “Soulless” from LatinX San Diego based industrial/darkwave trio Matte Blvck. “Soulless” is about finding yourself again when everything feels empty. It’s a song about breaking free from illusions, whether that’s religion, love, or the stories we tell ourselves. It’s about remembering who you are beneath all the noise, and choosing to believe again, even when it hurts. -Alex Gonzales The song is driven by tension and release: slow-burning builds, rhythmic detail, and layers tucked between drum patterns and melodic threads.
The single is released via Breathing Records and is off of their Inhale Vol. I compilation album which was created as both a celebration of boundary-pushing artists across the avant-garde, underground, industrial, and dark electronic scene, Inhale Vol. I contains 10 tracks from 11 artists, and is being pressed to 140 gram dark cherry vinyl with an accompanying artist booklet. The compilation releases digitally November 14th, 2025, with vinyl ready in December.
With their heavily anticipated HOLYWARS tour in full swing in 2025 with a string of sold-out shows across the U.S., Matte Blvck continues their ascent with the release of a haunting new single “Soulless” issued under Breathing Records as part of the Inhale Vol. I compilation in October 2025. The track, described by Alex Gonzales as “faith freed from illusion, light reborn in darkness, a soul remembering its source,” stands as a hymn for those still fighting to remember the light they were made from.
This follows on the heels of their “Vows” album which through frenzied beats thrusts the listener into a pulsating sea of monochromatic textures that put a modern spin on the band’s love of 90’s electronic music.
For their album, Matte Blvck recruited acclaimed mixer Aaron Short, whose work includes “The Naked and Famous “ and “So Below“, to take control of the mixing desk; allowing the band to push their sonic foundations into new and darker territories.
Matte Blvck’s debut album “I’m Waving, Not Drowning“ captured the attention of listeners around the world thanks to the band’s unique ability to weave a varying degree of moods and genres into a unique sound that is both familiar yet uniquely their own.
Matte Blvck has taken the music scene by storm with their electrifying performances. Their use of multiple generations of analog and digital instruments, combined with stunning visual effects, creates an unforgettable experience for fans.
